Due to the increased volume of contribution and expenditure data,
all searches based on filer identification data are performed
using Filer ID rather than using a filer's name. You can get
the Filer ID by using Simple Search.
Concerning Search Type:
- By Filer Id refers to the Contributions and Expenditures reported by the specific Filer
- By Name on Transaction refers to who was report on other Filers' Contributions and Expenditures